Available Positions

Summer 2012 Job Opportunities
Being a role model is an awesome responsibility.  By making the choice to apply and work for Bethel Horizons, you are telling us and our community that you will be a responsible, respectful Christian leader and mentor to all those whom you meet.  Together we are making a difference one camper at a time. 

Current Openings: Program Coordinator, Senior Counselor , Junior Counselor, Chuckwagon Cook, Retreat Center Coordinator, In Camp Assistant, First Aid Coordinator, Lifeguard, Artist, Musician/Guitarist, and Naturalist.

Summer Camp Job Descriptions

Commitment

• Tuesday, May 29 - Friday, August 17, 2012
• Program Coordinators are required to start earlier.

 

Vital Information

• Staff Development Training-Tuesday, May 29 - Friday, June 8.  Staff Development Training is a required time of learning, sharing, planning, certifying, and bonding.
• Staff & Board Picnic-Friday, June 8
• Bethel Lutheran Church Staff Introductions-Sunday, June 10
• Week Off-July 7-14
• Work week is approximately Sunday at 2p until Friday at 2p.

 

Salary and Benefits
      Food and housing is provided for the entire summer. Bethel Horizons will also pay for you to have fun, play outside, and teach kids about God!  Lifelong experience and memories are free!  Counselor positions start at $220 per week for 11 weeks (9 weeks of camp and 2 weeks of staff training).

Additional Notes
      Alcohol is not permitted on site and drinking by those of legal age even when “off duty” is discouraged.  Underage drinking by our summer staff is not, and will not, be tolerated.  Know that an invitation to serve from Bethel Horizons means that you are called to act properly at all times. 

General Hiring Guidelines

• Completed Application - Applications should be neat, clean and typed or written in black ink.  The earlier this is received, the better your chances for being considered for the position you desire.  You can find a copy of our application online at www.bethelhorizons.org. 
• Background Check - With your signed application and disclosure statement, Bethel Horizons must perform a background check on every applicant.
• Two Written References - We cannot issue an invitation to serve for any position until all references are submitted.  It is customary to include a pre-addressed envelope so your reference can send the form directly to us.
• Personal Interview - A face to face interview helps us get to know one another better.